Load mobile navigation

Indie music

Pulp missed out on Mercury prize for reason fans are still fuming about
Indie music
Pulp's 1994 album His 'n' Hers was nominated for the Mercury Prize a year before Jarvis Cocker and co. would ultimately win the award, but missed out for a tragic reason
Bookmark
Arctic Monkeys fans stunned as they realise meaning of Fluorescent Adolescent
Indie music
Arctic Monkeys fans have been left in awe after they finally realised the meaning behind the title of the band's hit single Fluorescent Adolescent, 17 years after its release
Bookmark
The Kooks announce UK 2025 arena tour including Manchester Co-op Live date - how to get tickets
Co-Op Live
The British indie icons will head out on their ‘Never/Know’ tour in October with six dates across the UK
Bookmark
Blur fans are only just realising band had a different name 35 years ago
Indie music
Blur underwent a number of changes in their early years – including completely overhauling the band's name. So did you know about this bit of Britpop trivia?
Bookmark
Man queues up 23 HOURS EARLY outside Manchester shop for Record Store Day
Northern Quarter
He's already been hailed a 'hero' by some
Bookmark
Eric Clapton made heartbreaking promise just 24 hours before four-year-old son’s tragic death
Parenting
The singer was left heartbroken following the incident in 1991
Bookmark
Andy Burnham leads support as Leigh band The Lottery Winners score second number one album
Leigh
'This is for grassroots music. This is for the working class. This is for Leigh'
Bookmark
My Bloody Valentine announce first UK headline tour in over a decade, including big Manchester show
Aviva Studios
Tickets will be going on sale in the next few days
Bookmark
Blur fans all have same question after spotting tiny detail in Parklife video
Indie music
Blur fans have been left scratching their heads over the same question after noticing a detail in the Parklife music video, and viewers are determined to work out the answer
Bookmark
BBC Radio 6 Music Festival 2025 in Manchester - line-up, tickets and everything you need to know
Manchester City Centre
BBC Radio 6 Music Festival returns to Manchester for 2025 with sets from Ezra Collective, Mogwai, English Teacher and Kae Tempest
Bookmark
Radiohead fans all say same thing after spotting huge reunion tour hint
Indie music
Radiohead could be set for a return to the stage as a charity auction offered music fans the chance to bid for 'premium tickets' for a show later this year - and they've said they're willing to pay whatever it takes
Bookmark
Review: Sharon Van Etten delivers touching David Lynch tribute at Manchester show that packs plenty of sonic nods
Albert Hall
The stained-glass surroundings of the Manchester venue perfectly suit the American singer's gothic aesthetic
Bookmark
Britpop legends to perform at beer and music festival in Manchester suburb
Northenden
It is returning for a second year
Bookmark
Sam Fender get amazing surprise at gig as fans hands him unexpected item
Indie music
A fan of musician Sam Fender flew 300 miles to give him a Greggs sausage roll during the singer's gig in Paris. A clip of the moment has gone viral on social media
Bookmark
Glastonbury Festival fans issue warning as they make same complaint about 2025 line-up
Glastonbury Festival
The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo are all set to play Glastonbury Festival 2025
Bookmark
The sprawling 18th-century hall near Greater Manchester set to host music legends including James and Nile Rodgers
Festivals
Gary Barlow, Olly Murs, Paul Heaton and Anastacia are all performing there this summer too
Bookmark
Dublin band Inhaler cancel O2 Apollo gig at last minute
Manchester Apollo
The band have been touring their new album Open Wide, but announced the cancellation of tonight's gig
Bookmark
Pete Doherty could 'lose his toes' after being told he 'was healthier on heroin'
Pete Doherty
The Libertines star has shared his struggles after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
Bookmark
When do Sam Fender Wythenshawe Park 2025 tickets go on sale and where to buy them
Wythenshawe Park
Sam Fender will play Wythenshawe Park this August with support from singer Olivia Dean
Bookmark
Sam Fender announces huge Wythenshawe Park gig for summer 2025 - how to get tickets
Wythenshawe Park
Sam Fender is heading to Manchester's Wythenshawe Park this August
Bookmark
Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025 to take place in Liverpool with Sam Fender headlining
Liverpool
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025 will see Sam Fender, Blossoms, Myles Smith Wet Leg and Lola Young
Bookmark
Arctic Monkeys fans are only just realising who guy on front of iconic album actually is
Indie music
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not is tipped as one of Arctic Monkeys' best albums, and fans are only just realising the man on the front cover is famous in the world of football
Bookmark
The trans musician from Manchester rising above Arndale attack to break barriers
LGBTQ+
“I can see how important it is to step up"
Bookmark
"I went down and saw what happened - everything was taken"
Altrincham
Needle Drop Records in Altrincham was cleared out by thieves in the new year
Bookmark
Story Saved
You can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.